Arvind Kejriwal's PA, Bibhav Kumar, arrested for assaulting AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal at the CM's residence. Kumar charged under IPC sections for assault, criminal intimidation. AAP alleges BJP conspiracy and ongoing police investigation. Maliwal provided security cover after threat assessment due to illegal recruitment case by Anti-Corruption Branch. Legal actions anticipated based on FIR and political implications.

Election Commission issued showcause notices to West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar over ads targeting Trinamool Congress. EC censured Trinamool Congress leader Humayun Kabir for allegedly threatening voters and rival party workers based on religious lines, violating the model code of conduct.

Enforcement agencies have seized Rs 8,889 crore worth of cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals, and 'freebies' since the announcement of Lok Sabha poll dates, surpassing the total seizures made during the entire 2019 general election period. Gujarat ATS, Narcotics Control Bureau, and Indian Coast Guard led to high-value drug seizures in Gujarat.

Delhi commuters advised to plan routes as PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi hold election rallies in the city. Traffic advisory issued, special arrangements around Ram Lila Ground, Ashok Vihar Phase-IV from 2:00 PM on May 18, 2024 by Delhi Traffic Police.

Noida Police, led by Additional DCP Manish Kumar Mishra, raided an unauthorized party at a farmhouse in Sector-135 after a social media alert, detaining individuals for serving alcohol and hookah without authorization.

AAP accuses ED of working as BJP's political arm, framing AAP in chargesheet to arrest leaders like Arvind Kejriwal.

New Delhi saw the first heatwave of the year with Najafgarh at 47.5 degrees Celsius, the highest in the country. The IMD reported scorching temperatures, with Safdarjung hitting 43.6 degrees Celsius. Noida experienced heatwave conditions at 45.2 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity varied from 21% to 66%, and the AQI stood at 231.